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Software Engineering Courses

Software engineering courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and Java, software development methodologies, version control systems, and testing practices. You can build skills in code optimization, debugging, and collaborative project management. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, Docker for containerization, and integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, which enhance your ability to develop, test, and deploy software efficiently.

Popular Software Engineering Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Transistor - Field Effect Transistor and Bipolar Junction Transistor

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.2 (93) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Collaborating with G Suite Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Google Workspace, Gmail, Telecommuting, File Management

    ★ 4.7 (423) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software, Digital pedagogy, Teaching, Augmented Reality, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Content Management, Social Media

    ★ 4.6 (670) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    .NET FullStack Developer

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, HTML and CSS, C# (Programming Language), React.js, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, UI Components, Javascript, Web Development, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment

    ★ 4.2 (355) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Object-Oriented Hierarchies in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Programming Principles

    ★ 4.7 (213) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Big Data - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache Spark, Data Analysis Software, Splunk, Data Analysis, Unstructured Data, Analytics, Data Wrangling, Data Infrastructure, Social Network Analysis, Network Analysis, Classification Algorithms

    ★ 4.4 (402) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Data, Signal, and Image Analysis with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Digital Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Mathematical Software, Classification Algorithms

    ★ 4.6 (235) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Basics of Electrical Protection System

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Safety, Basic Electrical Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Failure Analysis, Equipment Design, Laboratory Testing, Coordination

    ★ 4.4 (87) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Calculus: Single Variable Part 4 - Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Geometry, Probability, Statistical Methods, Torque (Physics), Statistics, Mechanics, Physics

    ★ 4.9 (286) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Plastic electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry, Energy and Utilities

    ★ 4.6 (237) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn to code with AI

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Mobile Development, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Program Development, ChatGPT, GitHub, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Application Deployment, Responsive Web Design, Video Game Development, Git (Version Control System), AI Integrations, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Database Development, Computer Programming, Database Application, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.6 (146) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Generative Deep Learning with TensorFlow

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Autoencoders, Generative AI, Tensorflow, Generative Model Architectures, Model Training, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Synthesis

    ★ 4.9 (316) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software engineering courses

  • Transistor - Field Effect Transistor and Bipolar Junction Transistor: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Collaborating with G Suite Apps: Coursera
  • Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom: University of California, Irvine
  • .NET FullStack Developer: Board Infinity
  • Object-Oriented Hierarchies in Java: LearnQuest
  • Big Data - Capstone Project: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Data, Signal, and Image Analysis with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • Basics of Electrical Protection System: L&T EduTech
  • Calculus: Single Variable Part 4 - Applications: University of Pennsylvania
  • Plastic electronics: École Polytechnique

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